Published 11:23 IST, November 26th 2020
26/11 Anniversary: Indian-Americans protest in front of Capitol Hill demanding justice
The Indian-Americans and other community organisations protested in front of the Capitol Hill on the eve of Mumbai terror attack’s 12-year-anniversary.
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Indian-Americans along with or communities std a demonstration in front of Capitol Hill on vember 25 on eve of Mumbai terror attack’s 12-year-anniversary. On vember 26, 2008, a group of Pakistani terrorists entered via sea route held to ransom city of Mumbai and took lives of at least 160 people including foreigners. To pay respect to victims, a truck was included in protest with billboard asking for justice, outside Pakistan and Turkey's embassies in United States.
Twelve years ago, at least 10 members of Lashkar-e-Taiba, a banned Islamic terrorist organisation laid siege to city of Mumbai for 72 hours. main target of attackers included Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Oberoi Trident, Nariman House and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus while having blueprints of all four sites.
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In its nature, attack is termed as one of a kind because it was for first time when terrorists from across border, entered India and held financial capital host for three days. local police, at time, was t equipped to handle an attack of that magnitude and h to wait for National Security Guards (NSG) to arrive. 26/11 Mumbai terror attack was followed by NSG conducting Operation Black torno on vember 29 to take out remaining attackers at Taj Hotel and ended attacks.
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Ajmal Kasab, one of 10 attackers, h survived attack and was taken into custody by Mumbai police. Kasab was eventually hanged till death in vember 2012 after his mercy plea to President of India at time, was rejected. attack led to resignations of Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil, Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, and deputy CM R.R. Patil.
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Israelis condemn ‘Pakistan-sponsored terrorism’
To pay respect to victims of dastardly 26/11 terror attacks, Israelis are holding ceremonies and demanding that perpetrators of massacre be brought to justice. y are also condemning "Pakistan-sponsored terrorism."
Israelis and Indian students and caregivers paid respects to victims in Jerusalem, Rehovot and Tel Aviv on Wednesday and ceremonies are planned in Beersheva and Eilat on Thursday, according to a PTI report. A virtual ceremony on Zoom is also planned for Thursday at 8 PM Israel time (11:30 PM IST). Hundreds have registered to take part in event.
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11:24 IST, November 26th 2020